Way Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Way projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Way projects in press coverage.
The article explores the resurgence of out-of-home (OOH) advertising, particularly billboards, as brands rediscover the power of simplicity and bold visual storytelling. Featuring insights from creative leaders at Uncommon, Adam&EveDDB, and others, it highlights how minimalist, editorial-style posters are redefining modern advertising. The piece positions this trend as both a nostalgic return to the golden age of advertising and a response to digital fatigue.
The Dieline article by Bill McCool briefly introduces a project titled 'Dino Bodega Claws Its Way Into NYC Subway Station,' referencing a creative installation or campaign involving dinosaur imagery in the New York City subway. The piece sets a humorous tone but offers limited design details.
The Brand Identity interviews Brooklyn-based studio R&M, founded by Ryan Bugden and Michelle Ando, about their systematic approach to branding. The duo discusses how they build entire identity systems around a single concept, often expressed through custom typefaces and variable font technology. They reflect on projects for clients like Oncept, Getaway, and Kato Sake Works, emphasizing conceptual clarity, cultural sensitivity, and close client collaboration.
Creative Boom profiles Combo, the New York-based design studio behind brands like Away, Saie Beauty, and The Nue Co., as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Founded by Brennan McGrath and Kapono Chung, Combo has built a reputation for long-term creative partnerships and a philosophy that resists trend-chasing and rapid scaling. The article explores the studio’s evolution, ethos, and plans for international expansion.
Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 25 studios shaping the global design landscape. From Porto Rocha’s socially conscious branding to DixonBaxi’s strategic systems and Hey Studio’s joyful minimalism, the list celebrates studios that combine creativity with purpose. The article underscores a shift toward collaboration, diversity, and design leadership across continents.
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May examines the 2025 cyberattack on Marks & Spencer and its implications for brand management. Industry leaders from Lippincott, The Behaviours Agency, Coley Porter Bell, and Saffron Brand Consultants share insights on how transparency, consistent communication, and brand equity help companies survive digital crises. The piece outlines key lessons for legacy brands on resilience and trust-building in the face of cyber threats.
Creative Boom’s feature spotlights 'Travel Changed Me', a cinematic new campaign for luggage brand Away by Brooklyn agency American Haiku. Co-directed by FKA Twigs and Jordan Hemingway, the 35mm film explores travel as a transformative experience set in Bangkok. With lush cinematography by Lukasz Zal and production by Object & Animal, the campaign redefines travel advertising through emotional storytelling and artistic craft.
